The glasshouses of the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden had more than 30,000 visitors, an increase of more than 26% from the previous year.

“The tremendous growth is partially due to the opening of our Tree of Life systematic garden which reflects the leading edge of research. The interesting outdoor installation also attracts more visitors to the glasshouses,” explains a happy Leif Schulman, director of Luomus.

The outdoor garden currently has free entrance and visitor numbers are not tracked, but it is estimated that the garden has twice as many visitors as the glasshouses.

“We spent a couple of years building the Tree of Life, which supports the University’s teaching, and the outdoor gardens saw significantly less use during the renovation. In addition, the glasshouses were closed for repairs from the end of June to the beginning of August.”

Nearly 13,000 people have visited the Kumpula Botanic Garden . The garden has hosted the Vappushokkelo family event, organised by University of Helsinki biology students, for six consecutive years, with 2017 being the most successful year yet, with 5,500 visitors .

The good result may also be partially due to the adoption of the Museum Card, particularly at the Kaisaniemi glasshouses which adopted the new system in April 2017.

Information including the location, opening hours and entrance fees of Luomus public attractions is available at luomus.fi/en. Luomus is part of the University of Helsinki.